Poll: Should benefits cheats have their goods confiscated?
As a new Government drive could see bailiffs called in to seize cars, TVs and computers from benefit fraudsters, we want to know what you think.
Downing Street is proposing powers to call in bailiffs to confiscate and sell high-value items to help recoup illicit gains from fraud, estimated to cost taxpayers £1.2 billion a year.
Powers already exist to dock benefits from those found guilty of fraud, but Prime Minister David Cameron believes that the prospect of losing valuable assets will provide a strong deterrent to cheats.
It is hoped that the threat of the bailiff's knock at the door will encourage fraudsters to make arrangements to pay what they owe.
Should benefits cheats have their goods confiscated? Vote in our poll below and have your say in the comments section:
